MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
distance learning have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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